This year’s unique ranking showcases wealth management firms from $100 million to $500 million in assets under management as of October 31, 2017 that have grown at least 30% in the past five years. RIA Database ranked the Top 100 Emerging Wealth Managers using quantitative and qualitative criteria. RIA firms that provide comprehensive wealth management services as their core offerings were included. Broker/dealers and firms with a concentration on asset management services were excluded.